hot commodity

noun

: someone or something that is highly valued or in much demand

an actor who is a hot commodity in Hollywood right now

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Having announced his exit in September, (with money being at the heart of the departure, sources say), the individualistic Ramos is now a hot commodity for media outlets looking to make some noise and lock horns with Trump 2.0. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024 Since holiday candles are a hot commodity, once these limited-edition fragrances sell out, they’re typically gone for good. —

Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024 Proving that Florida is a hot commodity, the Reuben Brothers also bought the W South Beach for more than $400 million, Bloomberg noted. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024 At the time, the tapes were a hot commodity after The Associated Press claimed that Trump’s behavior on The Apprentice went beyond the Access Hollywood footage. —

Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot commodity

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